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Penguins Eye Trade for Stars' Star Winger Robertson

1/28/2026

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Pittsburgh Penguins may pursue Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson via a trade before March 6 deadline or as a restricted free agent.
The Dallas Stars face cap issues, making it hard to retain Robertson, who could command a seven-year, roughly $12 million annual deal.
The Penguins, $27 million under the cap, could offer Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust with draft picks, potentially aligning with Penguins captain Sidney Crosby's timeline.

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Pittsburgh Penguins may pursue Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson via a trade before March 6 deadline or as a restricted free agent.
The Dallas Stars face cap issues, making it hard to retain Robertson, who could command a seven-year, roughly $12 million annual deal.
The Penguins, $27 million under the cap, could offer Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust with draft picks, potentially aligning with Penguins captain Sidney Crosby's timeline.